{"product_id":"the-stars-beckonedisbn-9780593118048","title":"The Stars Beckoned","description":"\u003cb\u003eA lyrical picture book biography of Edward White, the first American to walk in space--and an ode to the beauty and wonder of the stars that brought him there.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdward White\u003cbr\u003eloved the night,\u003cbr\u003elived where stars were big and bright.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe evening sky--\u003cbr\u003eso wide, so high.\u003cbr\u003eMade him wonder. Made him sigh.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEdward White was the first American astronaut to walk in space. But before his spacewalk, he was just a boy who loved the stars. As he grew up, he would look up at the night sky in wonder--he knew that, one day, he would visit the stars themselves. In this touching and poignant picture book biography, we see how Edward's passion for the stars shaped the course of his life, and how he came to realize, even in the depths of space, what was ultimately most important to him--his family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith backmatter containing photos and more information on Edward's life, Candy Wellins and Courtney Dawson deliver a book that is as much a feast for readers' eyes as the stars were for Edward's.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Stars Beckoned\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The right stuff for children with the stars in their eyes.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\"An introduction to a space pioneer that’s ideal for the youngest nonfiction readers.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Stars Beckoned\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The right stuff for children with the stars in their eyes.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An introduction to a space pioneer that’s ideal for the youngest nonfiction readers.\" --\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCandy Wellins (candywellins.com) is a former elementary school teacher who now spends her days as a full-time mother and author. Her debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eSaturdays Are for Stella\u003c\/i\u003e, is set to publish in 2020 from Page Street Kids. Candy lives in Central Texas. Follow her on Twitter @candy_wellins and on Instagram @candywellins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCourtney Dawson is a freelance illustrator with a great love for drawing, reading, and most kinds of ice cream. She has a background in animation and a deep love for picture books. You can follow her on Instagram @courtneyjdee.","brand":"Philomel Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46304211239141,"sku":"NP9780593118048","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593118047_1ae1b181-3bc5-40bc-98db-3429cbd47352.jpg?v=1730756638","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-stars-beckonedisbn-9780593118048","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}